Two Tree Guys

Mike Volkin, serial entrepreneur, author of 7 books (one best-seller), and 5 business exits joins us to discuss his 5 key steps to building a successful business in the tree care industry. Learn about his "First 5 Letters" Framework!  Listen to episodes weekly. 

MIKE DROP - Mike Volkin, serial entrepreneur, author of 7 books (one best-seller) and 5 business exits joins us to discuss his 5 key steps to building a successful business in the tree care industry. Learn about his "First 5 Letters" Framework!

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Travis Vickerson is a safety leader at The Davey Resource Group, discusses the challenges of getting into the tree care industry and moving up once you're there. Join us as he discusses the Challenges of Getting into the Tree Care Industry and more.

Chris Schra comes to us with over 25 years of experience in the tree industry. He has visited 45 countries and all 50 U.S states. By the time Chris was 14, he would spend his time at home doing tree work. In 2011, he and his brother launched a tree care company that is now known as one of the best tree care businesses in Northern Colorado. 

 “You’ve got to know your numbers, if you don’t run your numbers, your business will run you.” says Chris

In this episode, Chris discusses his journey, his experience, and his trade secrets. Time to learn from the industry's best.

Travis Vickerson got into tree care at 17. Twenty years later, he’s been a firefighter, run a company, was a contract trainer & climber, has published in ISA and TCIA publications, authored books, and the list keeps going. He’s currently a Safety Consultant for Davey, and now he’s sitting with guys. In this edition of Two Tree Guys, Phil, Jared, and Travis talk about the industry they love and chat with listeners who are calling in with questions. So settle in to discover how great mentorship, education, and industry peers helped Travis get where he is today. 

Today’s Beer: Old Caz Brewery, Rohnert Park, CA 

Old Caz gets its name from Old Cazadero Road, a downright Jurassic path in West Sonoma County. This road connects the two former logging towns of Guerneville and Cazadero which still retain much of their wild, pioneering character. After countless hours spent driving and riding roads like Old Caz, they have gained almost mythical status. There is a deep sense of wonder here and the mission of the creators is to live up to what they consider to be the greatest place on Earth: Sonoma County 

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Looking for some quick ideas to grow revenue? International, multi-industry marketing expert Mike Volkin, has helped 400+ companies and entrepreneurs build their business through strategic marketing. A serial entrepreneur, public speaker, army veteran, and author of multiple books, Michael sits down with Phil Rogacki in this edition of Two Tree Guys to take a deep dive into how to build your business with intentional, focused marketing. But if you want to jump straight into the juicy stuff - hop in at around the 11-minute mark to learn about easy things you can do to attract new or more customers even if you don't know anything about marketing!

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Buckle in! Our latest Two Tree Guys episode with special guest Lawrence Schultz has captivating insights and valuable info! Lawrence's conversation with Phil and Jared runs the gamut! From how he got his start in the industry, to what to expect in his Master Class @ Academy-Trained, to an exciting new scholarship contest the guys created on the spot, where you can nominate someone to attend a course at Academy-Trained for free! It's all here. Plus beer! Did we mention beer? The guys kick it off with some refreshing sips from Barrel Brothers Brewery out of Windsor, CA. We've provided some timestamps to pertinent topics so you can jump ahead or back it up as needed. Enjoy!

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Curtis Fosnaugh has nearly a quarter of a century in the industry under his belt. In this episode, we'll hear about what inspired him, how he became a tree worker for life, and a savvy businessman, producing videos that capture the essence of tree work for companies throughout the industry. 

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Jon Steiniger has been climbing trees since he was 13 years old. He's now the owner/arborist of Squirrel's Tree Care in East Moline, IL., an instructor, a trainer, and a devoted family man. Like a lot of climbers, he got where he is through hard work, tenacity, and a whole lot of bad-assery. Listen in as Jon and guest host Erick Palacios talk bout how he got started, what it took to get where he is and some cool trends they're seeing in the industry. Follow him on Facebook @squirrelcares.  

We are BACK with a new mini-episode.  Special guest host Erick Palacios is speaking with GUY CERULLO, a 4th generation arborist, NCCER Mobile Crane Operator expert, Director of Operator Development @ NJ Crane, and a hardworking businessman. His family's company, Long Island Tree Service, has been around for nearly 70 years, with Guy at the helm for the past decade, bringing the company and leading the industry safely into the 21st century. 

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